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Post by Wetlander on May 9, 2008 8:23:55 GMT -8
Looked like a Gadwall, but different.  Possible Hybrid? Or am I just in rare bird mode...  The head seems a little different to me, also much more chestnut on the sides than I'm used to. The Chestnut colour is what drew my eye.  |
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Post by Wetlander on May 18, 2008 21:00:57 GMT -8
After looking at whatbird and other internet sources, I guess this is just a male gadwall. For some reason I kept seeing some pintail in the mix. The chestnut on the side probably just fooled me.  |
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Post by Gord on May 18, 2008 22:16:24 GMT -8
Kev, meant to reply and forgot.
It looks like a Gadwall bodywise but there's something about the colouring I cant put my finger on. Were we in later summer Id say in moult, but not now!
I agree with you, there's something a bit funny about him. I dont see anything to say hybrid at this time though but that's always a possibility.
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Post by butterfly on Jun 8, 2008 8:02:55 GMT -8
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Post by butterfly on Jun 8, 2008 8:40:12 GMT -8
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Post by Wetlander on Jun 8, 2008 21:02:40 GMT -8
Thanks for the reference photos, that sure looks like him. I guess I'm just used to seeing Male Gadwalls showing a lot less wing colour. Usually I only see a tiny glimpse, and this guy was flashing like a Red-Winged Blackbird.
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Possible Hybrid? Or am I just in rare bird mode... 
The head seems a little different to me, also much more chestnut on the sides than I'm used to. The Chestnut colour is what drew my eye.
